Lactic Acid from Germany
Lactic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid) is a carboxylic acid containing a hydroxyl group, classifying it under HTS 2918.19.90.00 as a carboxylic acid with alcohol function but without other oxygen functions. It is commonly used in food preservation, cosmetics, and biodegradable plastics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels and provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound
• Ensure proper labeling for food-grade vs industrial-grade to avoid reclassification under Chapter 38 mixtures
• Check for stabilizer additions that might trigger note 1(f) but confirm they don't alter general use classification